JAMMU: A one-day orientation/training workshop for Revenue Officers of Jammu Division was organized today at Revenue Training Institute Jammu under the visionary guidance of Financial Commissioner (Revenue) ACS, Shaleen Kabra at RTI, Jammu.

The workshop aimed at interactive session on Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 and the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

In the inaugural address, Principal RTI Jammu Sunaina Sharma Mehta welcomed guest faculty Subash Gupta, Retd. District and Sessions Judge. She exhorted upon the revenue officers to continuously enrich themselves with the latest amendments in the existing Criminal Laws and amendments related to various Revenue Laws. She also stressed upon the officers to enroll themselves with iGOT Karmayogi app and complete the scheduled relevant courses available at the portal, as per the instructions being issued from higher authorities from time to time. She further added that our goal for this capacity building is to shift from “authority” to “duty”, keeping the principle of ‘Nagrikdevo Bhava’ at the heart of every decision.

During the second session, a panel discussion was held on the various practical aspects of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 and the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 with regard to the queries put forth by participating revenue officers and all queries were resolved upto the satisfaction of the officers.

During the sessions, Subash Gupta, Retd. Districts and Sessions Judge delivered insightful lecture and threw light on important legal provisions and their practical applications in Revenue Administration which will help all the participating revenue officers in field functioning. 

The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from Revenue Officers Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and other officials from various districts of the Jammu division. Participants engaged actively in deliberations, fostering interactive discussions on real-world scenario. The program was designed to bolster legal awareness and build the capacity of officers in navigating procedural and legal challenges in revenue matters. The workshop concluded successfully with a vote of thanks by Tehsildar Revenue Training Institute Jammu Rajesh Baru.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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